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Bulletproof BBQ theory

The thread about Jaybee's below got me thinking. While the best barbecue is found in its native habitat down South, there are exceptions like Mike Mills' restaurants in Illinois and Vegas [ed - see the writeups of these places on my blog].

We can get pretty good examples in Southern California, too. Folks from the Chowhound board held a BBQ taste off 2 or 3 years ago. From the local contenders, I liked the ribs that Sandra brought from Rib Nest. Joe H flew in a Texas ringer: brisket from Black's in Lockhart, voted as the best cue by a large margin.

My favorite places around these parts are all in Los Angeles. None in Orange County. For example:

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